Marseille Vacation Guide
Located in southeastern France, Marseille has evolved during its 2,500 years of history to become France’s second largest city with a population of over 1,200,000 people underground. As the first commercial port in the Mediterranean, the city’s economy is anchored by trade.
Marseille is the 2nd most populated city in France, and the oldest city of France. It is the third largest metropolitan area, after Paris and Lyon. There are many good hotels in the center of Marseilles and across the metropolitan area. Many tourists start their holiday in France in the south of France or the French Riviera in Marseilles in France. Most popular tourist destinations in the east of Marseilles include St-Tropez, Cannes and Nice in France.
With its rich history that dates back to the days of ancient Greece, Marseille is a modern, cosmopolitan city that offers exciting nightclubs, fabulous restaurants, a variety of theaters, an international soccer stadium, and more than 20 museums. The heart of the city is Vieux Port, where visitors go to glimpse the bustling activity along streets such as La Canebière. Popular tourist sites include the ancient district of Le Panier, Palais de Longchamp, Cathédrale de la Major, Jardin des Vestiges, and the 19th-century Notre-Dame de la Garde.
The Port of Marseille is a port-of-call for many Mediterranean cruises. The Marseille train station is the departure point for rail service to cities in France and throughout Europe. High-speed TGV trains travel between Paris and Marseille in just three hours.
The Aéroport de Marseille Provence, located in Marignane France, is a major airline hub for flights to African and European destinations.
